By demanding that certain material needs are so essential for human flourishing that they must be guaranteed to all, these rights directly challenge the logic of market fundamentalism.
Posts Tagged: Social Movements
Although a widespread movement has developed to fight climate change, no counterpart has emerged to take on the rising danger of nuclear disaster — yet.
Brazil is on the verge of electing a Duterte-style fascist. What can the left do?
Israel's violence toward Gaza's "Return Marchers" would make a Southern sheriff proud.
The film contrasts aloof isolationism with Gates Foundation-style paternalism. It unfairly paints more revolutionary alternatives as narrowly violent.
Nine movement leaders from all over the world share their hopes for the year to come.
The increased tempo of the GOP's snatch and grab in recent days suggests that they're feeling a certain desperation.
A new Israeli law bans travel by anyone who supports a nonviolent boycott for Palestinian rights — including Jews who break with the government's right-wing line.
Progressive Jewish groups are rising to criticize the Israeli occupation and fight fundamentalism in both Israel and the West.
It was the left who diagnosed the ills of globalization. So why is the right eating our lunch?